PPG Industries recently reported fourth quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.71 billion, up $207 million, or 6%, vs. $3.5 billion in the previous year. Fourth quarter 2014 reported net income from continuing operations was $86 million. Adjusted net income from continuing operations for the quarter was $293 million.
Performance Coatings segment net sales for the quarter were $2.1 billion, up 10%, or $184 million, over the prior-year period. The sales growth was primarily due to acquisition-related gains, including about $175 million of sales from the Comex acquisition that closed in early November 2014. Segment sales volumes improved 2% and pricing added 1% year-over-year, offset by unfavorable currency translation of 4%.